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Theatre and Performance Studies at Governors State University

Name: Theatre and Performance Studies at Governors State University
Address: 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL, 60484, US
Telephone: (708) 534-5000

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Theatre and Performance Studies at Governors State University

Rethink. Provoke. Inspire. INVEST in the art of storytelling. BRIDGE the verbal with the visual, theory with practice.

DEVELOP artistic abilities, sensibilities, and creativities with integrity, confidence, and critical thought. EXPERIENCE performance as a transformative agent of social, cultural, political, and personal change. CHOOSE your specialization:
Theory and Practice
Technical Production
History and Dramaturgy

Theatre and Performance Studies (TAPS) at GSU considers performing the stories of others, as we

ll as of the self, imperative for initiating and sustaining a dialogue of shared human experience across identities, diversities, and desires. TAPS provides students with an understanding of the role of storytelling on stage and in everyday life, awareness of cultural diversity and civic engagement, as well as heightened communication, leadership, teambuilding, problem solving, and critical thinking skills. The program seeks to create well-rounded students, cultivating creative, critical, collaborative, and compassionate voices that move toward fulfilling careers and meaningful lives. Beyond course work that targets performance technique, application, design, history, analysis, theory, and criticism, students are asked to participate in main stage productions throughout their program of study, providing continued opportunities to enhance their skills. Furthermore, students are encouraged to gain professional experience by participating in internship opportunities throughout the Chicagoland area. Ultimately, TAPS prepares students—as artists, citizens, and scholars—for work in all aspects of theatre, whether onstage, backstage, or in arts administration; for employment in civic engagement, activism, nonprofit organizations, public relations, among others; as well as for graduate study. For more information, contact Dr. Patrick Santoro, Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator, at .

04/09/2026

Happy opening to the cast and crew of By the Way, Meet Vera Stark!
🎭🎥

Playing tonight thru Sunday Sherman Hall

Get tix 🎟

04/07/2026

Something's sizzlin' in Sherman Hall.
🔥
Its our cast for "By The Way, Meet Vera Stark"!

The show runs Thursday thru Sunday.

Get your tickets and come see these stars dazzle! 💫🌟✨️

03/07/2026

Ensemble talkback for this afternoon's matinee.

You've got one more chance (7:30pm tonight) to catch this beautiful work.

GSU Dance Company present
ALL THAT JAZZ

03/05/2026

Choreographer and dancer My'Anna Perdue shares some thoughts on "All That Jazz".

"Contemporary/ modern dance intertwined with jazz dance is definitely my all time favorite. It's sassy. It's sharp. It's even emotional. It is a language that even love can speak.

The audience should expect to see themselves on stage. To relate to the stories told behind each dance as each dance is a moment of truth."

Catch My'Anna and the rest of the company this Saturday at 2 or 7:30pm!

02/27/2026

Meet the ensemble of All That Jazz! ✨

These talented GovState students and alumni are ready to jazz up your night with a dynamic celebration of American dance. Whether you’re a longtime arts lover or new to jazz, this cast brings rhythm, style, and storytelling to every step.

📅 Saturday, March 7 at 2 PM & 7:30 PM
🎟️ Don’t miss the groove—grab your tickets today!

www.govst.edu/TAPSAllThatJazz/

Theatre and Performance Studies at Governors State University

02/11/2026

Catch our GSU Dance Company this Friday in The Black Print History Showcase and at their All That Jazz Concert in March!

02/09/2026

Celebrate with the GSU Dance Company and the Village of University Park.

This Friday
📍Sherman Hall

01/22/2026

Welcome back, Jaguars! Just your friendly reminder that you can join us for Theater and Dance courses this spring! Come take a class with TAPS!

11/28/2025

You've still got time to submit self tapes to auditin for our Spring show, "By The Way, Meet Vera Stark".

Join us for this bold, funny, and thought-provoking journey through Hollywood history and identity.

📅 Audition Options:
🎥 Submit a self-tape by Dec. 3
🎭 More info at https://bit.ly/MVSAuditions

🗓️ Performances: April 9–12, 2026 at Sherman Hall
🎟️ Open to students, alumni, faculty, staff & community — no experience needed!

👉 Prepare one dramatic & one comedic monologue (2 mins each)
📧 Self-tapes go to [email protected]

11/12/2025

Next up is "By The Way, Meet Vera Stark" by the amazing Lynn Nottage.

Self tapes ore due November 17 and in person auditions will be held November 19 Sherman Hall.

Go to https://bit.ly/MVSAuditions for more info and to sign up.

We hope to see you there!

11/09/2025

Happy closing to the cast and crew of "Anon(ymous)"!!!

Thanks to all that have been on this journey with us.

And if you haven't joined us yet, you've still got today at 3pm to catch it!

Get tickets at the door or

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